How points system work for U.K. Study Visa
Points are awarded for what are called “Attributes”, for which you need to score a minimum of 75 points. These comprise: Age; Qualifications; Previous earnings and UK experience. Separate points are given for English language ability and the availability of funds for maintenance. You must demonstrate that you have the level of English prescribed in the Immigration Rules and produce [...]
Continue reading...UK new rules are discouraging students
Monday, August 4, 2008
Most students said on Sunday that the new immigration rules for students may discourage many from opting to study in the UK. University and school students echoed that the new pointbased system, while securing the borders of UK, may be restrictive with students preferring to apply in universities in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Amina Ali [...]
Continue reading...40 points needed to qualify for visa to study in UK
Monday, August 4, 2008
Students travelling to the UK for higher studies will soon have to earn at least 40 points to qualify for a visa and prove they have the financial ability to support themselves while studying in Britain, as part of the new immigration rules announced last week. However, students can now work for up to two years [...]
Continue reading...The LSBU Annual Bursary scholarships
Monday, July 14, 2008
The majority of full-time Home and EU undergraduate students starting in September 2008 or continuing from 2006 or 2007 will be entitled to an annual bursary from the University to help with course costs. There is no means testing and you don’t have to pay it back. The amount of the annual bursary increases as you [...]
Continue reading...The PTC and City University London are offering a scholarship of £5,000
Monday, July 14, 2008
The PTC and City University London are offering a scholarship of £5,000 towards the fees on the MA in Publishing Studies for the academic year commencing September 2008. Funded by the PTC, this new scholarship is designed to tackle the issue of under-representation of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups in the book publishing industry in [...]
Continue reading...How to Save a Wet Cell Phone
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Ever dropped your cell phone in the sink, or even worse, the toilet? Did you ever leave it in your pocket and run it through the washer? It usually means you have to replace your phone, but sometimes if you’re fast, you can save the phone. 1. Get it out of the water as soon as [...]
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Monday, August 4, 2008
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